I Want You To Know

That I understand when you say that you're tired from a long night of diabetes.

I understand when your heart skips a beat, waiting for the meter to tick down.

I understand what it's like when your brain lingers, trying to consider all the variables and figure out the numbers racing through your mind.

I understand what it's like to feel as if the rest of the world goes on with their lives, while you feel stuck behind.

I understand that you look and listen for signs of breathing as soon as you walk into the bedroom.

I understand the frustration that comes when well meaning people are constantly telling you how your child can be cured.

I understand the feeling of victory when you see 24 hours of target numbers.

I understand the thrill of ordinary when you see your child participating in everyday normalcy.

I understand.

And I just wanted you to know.